University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Adds depth up front offensively.

As A Freshman (2010): Sat out his first season with the program as a redshirt.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Tate High ... Also lettered in both soccer and track and field for two years, and once in weightlifting ... Helped lead the Aggies to the district championship and a 5-0 victory in the opening round of the state 5A tournament his senior year.

Personal: Full name is James Ryan Capers ... Born Aug. 15, 1992, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of Blaine and Sonya Capers ... Favorite movie is “Saving Private Ryan” ... Favorite book is “Quiet Strength” by Tony Dungy ... Favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts ... Favorite players are Jeff Saturday, Bob Sanders and Payton Manning ... Favorite musical artists are Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Bun B, B.O.B and T.I. ... Favorite foods are spaghetti, steak and baked potatoes ... Favorite subject is life sciences ... Enjoys lifting weights, training, playing ping-pong and racquetball, and rapping in his spare time ... Was a leader in the FCA in high school and at his rotary club ... An exercise science major.